Gateway Arch National Park Events
May 2026
Battle of St. Louis Demonstration
Gateway Arch National Park Rangers and living history volunteers will tell the story of the British-led attack on St. Louis, on May 26, 1780.…
Gateway to the Stars: Birds, Migration, & Buildings
Join St. Louis Audubon Society Urban Conservation Specialist Matt Barton and learn about how buildings and their attendant light effect bird migration. Meet at…
National Park Service Fee Free Day
For 10 days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. On these fee-free…
June 2026
National Park Service Fee Free Day
For 10 days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. On these fee-free…
Iconic Conversations: Cheryl Eichar Jett, Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66
Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks…
Gateway to the Stars: Planets around other Suns
Do planets around other stars actually exist? How do we know they are there? Could any of them be like the Earth and possibly…
July 2026
National Park Service Fee Free Day
For 10 days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. On these fee-free…
Iconic Conversations: Vivian Gibson, Memories of the Mill Creek Neighborhood
Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks…
Gateway to the Stars: Telescopes for Beginners
Interested in exploring the night sky on your own? Getting your own telescope is one of the best ways to do this. Don Ficken,…
August 2026
Iconic Conversations: Peter Kastor, St. Louis’ American Revolution
Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks…
Gateway to the Stars: Kids Explorer Night
Renowned storyteller Bobby Norfolk will discuss the star stories of cultures around the world. This will be followed by the annual Junior Ranger Night…
National Park Service Fee Free Day
For 10 days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. On these fee-free…